MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Former Central Michigan University star Nick Bellore made an impression with the New York Jets last season as a special-teams standout.

But the undrafted free agent is branching out this season. Though he still expects to star on special teams and provide depth at linebacker, Bellore has begun practicing at fullback.

Bellore started for four years at linebacker for the Chippewas, making 51 consecutive starts and appearing in three bowl games. He was named to the Mid-American Conference all-league team in three years, 2008-10.

He led the Jets with 19 special-teams tackles in 2011.

Now, the 6-foot-1, 250-pound Bellore is learning how to play fullback.

newyorkjets.com: Bellore said he felt he did a decent job for not having played the position in so long, adding that it’s every linebacker’s dream to play fullback.

“I’m not sure how it’s all going to play out,” he said, “but if they need me to step in there and do it, I will.”